Child, Youth Issues papers

This paper examines the cause and effect for the escalating crime and poverty in Los Angeles County.

An examination of the cognitive psych involved in learning to read.

A review of the autobiographical novel "A Child Called It" by Dave Pelzer.

This well-researched paper examines the juvenile justice system and its method of dealing with juvenile offenders which has cyclically gone from a rehabilitative approach to a punitive approach a number of times since its inception.

Argues that banning certain books will lead to a more ignorant society.

An examination of the character of Marilyn Manson, more commonly known as the "Anti-Christ Superstar".

An overview of the book, "Warrior Marks: Female Genital Mutilation and the Sexual Blinding of Women" by Alice Walker and Parmar Pratibha.

A discussion on positive social-emotional development in children.

A look at child poverty in the U.S., its causes and solutions.

A paper looking at the epidemic of violence among America's youth and the causes of this epidemic.

A review of Judith Levine's book, "Harmful to Minors: The Perils of Protecting Children from Sex."

An outline of the problems caused by domestic violence.

An examination of the changes in television censorship.

An overview of this speech disorder in young children.

This paper analyzes the complicated and dangerous mind of the serial killer as well as the psychological and emotional factors that contribute to the development of these murderers.

Analyzes and compares articles by Howard Gardner and Jonathan Kozol on the subject.

A look at what makes the character Barney the Dinosaur so appealing to children and so distasteful to adults.

An essay discussing the importance of educating our children in ethics at an early age.

Examines policies, procedures and state laws on mandatory reporting and how they impact teachers in the classroom.

Examines the connection between relative earnings and marital harmony.

A look at the problem of poverty among children in America and the failure to pull these children out of the cycle of poverty.

A look at why Asian-American immigrants become gang members.

This paper examines the questionable labor practices and sub-standard working conditions in various Asian countries that produce the Nike Corporation's products.

A study of juvenile drug abuse and prostitution in women and how to combat them.

This paper details the similarities and differences in the portrayal of adolescents over the span of 400 years in William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and John Knowles' "A Separate Peace."

This paper reviews and analyzes Michael Dorris's non-fiction book "The Broken Cord" which focuses on the legal, medical and social ramifications of fetal alcohol abuse.

This paper is a preliminary research proposal to study the problems of teenage children of alcoholics.

A study of child abuse committed by family members.

A study on teenage alcohol abuse, its causes and what can be done to prevent teenage alcoholism.

An analysis of how children learn and the importance of story telling in that process.

This paper explores the ongoing debate for and against censoring certain sites and materials on the internet.

An examination of family structure and roles in Kaye Gibbons' "Ellen Foster," Celia Rothenberg's "Child of Divorce, and "Confessions of an Erstwhile Child."

This paper analyzes child development expert Erik Erikson's eight stages of development in the childhood socialization process.

An analysis of the foundation for hate crimes committed by teenagers.

Examines changes in the idea of a traditional family and the effect of one-parent families on growing children.

This paper examines the vital role adults play in instilling confidence and self-esteem in young children and ponders whether a high self-esteem automatically results in children achieving more than those with lower self-confidence.

A detailed assessment of the logistics, constitutionality, application and usefulness of Internet filtering.

This paper explores the academic career of Christopher Jencks, the Malcolm Wiener Professor of Social Policy in the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

An analysis of the effectiveness of the drug abuse resistance education program, better known as: D.A.R.E.

An analysis of the appalling social problems facing children in Brazil.

A look at how violent video games affect children and trigger real life violence.

This paper details the causes, symptoms and impact of bulimia nervosa on young women around the world.

A research paper dealing with stuttering disorders in young children.

Uses the article "Let Teenagers Try Adulthood" by Leon Botstein to show how teen school goers can be assisted.

This paper examines the various child development theories that have been a prime focus of psychology, psychoanalysis and child care experts for decades.

This paper examines the various perceptions of childhood over time which are not only a subject of history but are also a heated topic of debate.

This paper discusses the urgent need for bilingual education to bring foreign-born students up to the level of their American born counterparts.

An examination of the effects of revealing the true birth mother of an adopted child.

This paper compares the current situation in California to that of the 1930s as portrayed in Upton Sinclair's novel "Land of Orange Groves and Jails."

Argues that doctors in the United States prescribe medication too freely to school-age children.

A discussion of eating disorders among athletes whose sports focus on appearance and leanness of the body.

An essay on the importance to society of making sound parenting a priority in our lives and teaching our children to do so as well.

A look at the problem of child sex offenders, its prevalence in society and the tendency to overlook the seriousness of the problem.

This paper discusses the universal taboo of incest.

This paper discusses the way parents can raise thoughtful, respectful, well-behaved children in a self-serving, disrespectful society.

This paper discusses child abuse, the abuser and the prevention.

This paper discusses the research and results in the article "Mother and Child Perceptions of Child Anxiety: Effects of Race, Health Status and Stress."

Examines the history of the Catholic Church's view on divorce.

This paper reviews and analyzes Beatrice Culleton Mosionier's controversial novel "In Search of April Raintree."

This paper discusses the pros and cons of transracial adoptions as well as the resulting impact on both children and parents.

This paper argues in favor of legalizing drugs in the United States.

This paper discusses the history and qualifications of quality child care services for vulnerable children in the U.S..

This paper examines David Popenoe's book "Life Without Father" and the issue of single-parent families.

An overview of the causes of teenage pregnancy, and the organizations and individuals that are in place to aid its prevention.

An in-depth study of fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS), its statistics, causes and effects.

This paper is an argumentative perspective on the controversial issue of censoring pornography on the internet.

This paper examines the epidemic rise of violence and shootings in American schools.

Examines how young Catholics in America identify with their faith and how they participate in traditional worship practices.

This paper discusses the effect of poverty on families, especially the children and seeks models for dealing with this social problem.

Discusses the influence of psychotherapist Carl Whitaker on family therapy.

A plan for young people on how to live healthily.

This paper discusses incest: its frequency, laws and recovery.

An overview of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder.

A paper about family values in relation to William Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying."

A look at the argument that within a multi-cultural educational setting, it is better to use ESL programs for non-native English speakers than programs that encourage learning in more than one language.

An insight into how child development theory can explain how a person reacts to certain situations.

This paper discuses the problem of binge drinking on campus.

A discussion on whether music influences the unborn child.

Examines how the mentoring system can be adapted successfully into the educational system.

A look at various aspects of life for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caretakers.

Discusses the need for installing child sexual abuse prevention programs in elementary school.

An examination of the problems with China's one-child policy.

A discussion of the problem of abortion within the teenage demographic group.

A look at juvenile delinquency, focusing on gangs.

A critical overview of the foster care system in the United States.

A paper advocating a government regulated and financially supported national system of childcare.

A look at how a child's place in the family influences its relationship with its siblings.

A look at the importance of parental involvement in the school environment.

A look at how child development has changed since the beginning of the 20th century and how the media is part of this development.

This paper discusses the economic, social, psychological and emotional effects of divorce on children.

An overview of the gang problem in the United States and the relationship between gangs on the street and gangs in prison.

A description of the symptoms of bi-polar disorder and how they are manifested in children suffering from the disorder.

A look at the differences between monogamy and polygamy.

Argues that gay marriages diminish the sanctity of the marriage institution.

A paper on the problem of juvenile delinquency and gang membership in the U.S.

Examines the family dynamics in the case of adults who have alcoholic parents.

A case study of observing a child for no specific medical reason.

Examines the portrayal of single mothers in television programs.

The correlations between internet usage expansion and the growth of the pornography industry.

A discussion on how abused children are more likely to turn to a life of prostitution.